demarcation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по установлению или обозначению границ, пределов или различий между областями, понятиями или категориями.

A noun referring to the act of setting or marking boundaries, limits, or distinctions between areas, concepts, or categories.

1. Boundary or separationC1formal

   The act of setting or marking a boundary or limit, especially between areas or groups.

   Разграничение

   • The river serves as a natural demarcation between the two countries.
   • There is a clear demarcation between the responsibilities of the two departments.
   • The treaty established a demarcation line in the disputed territory.

   Синонимыborderboundarydividing linedivisionlimitlinemarkerseparation

2. Distinction or differentiationC1formal

   A clear separation or distinction between concepts, categories, or roles.

   Разграничение

   • The demarcation between art and craft is often debated.
   • There is a sharp demarcation between the rich and poor neighborhoods.
   • The policy draws a demarcation between personal and professional use of company resources.

   Синонимыborderboundarycutoffdifferentiationdistinctiondividing linedivisionseparation